Mother Ann, Rock formation near Eastern Point Lighthouse in Gloucester, Massachusetts, US.
The granite rock formation extends along the coastline with a profile that resembles a reclining woman when viewed from specific angles.
The formation received its name from Captain William Thompson of Salem in 1891, connecting it to Cape Ann's namesake Anne of Denmark.
The geological structure influenced literature, including H.P. Lovecraft's short story 'The Strange High House in the Mist' published in 1926.
Visitors can access the formation through nearby hiking trails, with optimal viewing conditions occurring during morning hours when sunlight illuminates the profile.
A whistling buoy positioned near the rock formation carries the local name 'Mother Ann's Cow' due to its location and sound characteristics.
GPS coordinates: 42.58000,-70.66420
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:21
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